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The Color Matcher I is a hands-on lab technician supporting the development and testing of new powder coatings in Sherwin-Williams's North America General Industrial Business.  The job is fast-paced, you will work with a team of experts, and you will learn quickly how to color match, test, and apply many different types of powder coatings.
 

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's staff, employees, and business relationships.
 

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

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At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute-it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on "Candidates" to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
    Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future (e.g., OPT, CPT, H1B, EB-1,etc.)
    Must have a high school diploma or equivalent of.
    Must be at least 18 years of age. 
    Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to determine the difference between colors so you can correctly tint paint to the colors desired by customers.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
    Have at least one (1) year of work experience in color matching or painting.
    Have at least one (1) year of work experience with powder coating equipment

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, including conversion to H-1B visa.
 

    Demonstrates knowledge of basic computer skills
    Learn to use color match software
    Learn to match new colors from standard panels, mostly solid colors of low complexity
    Understand the color/property relation - product properties, color, and characteristics
    Operate equipment such as extruders, mills, and spraying equipment
    Uses analytical balances to obtain accurate and repeatable measurements
    Demonstrates basic math skills
    Executes color matches, tests properties, and reports data to group leader or Senior Colorist
    Learns to manage time efficiently
    Obtains priorities from Group Leader and Senior Colorist for scheduling
    Documents formulations for lab work orders in Product Vision and forms designated by Group Leader
    Learns and applies processes selected by GL and Senior Colorists to solve problems
    Makes minor adjustments to formulas as quality checks indicate for color, gloss, texture, appearance
    Organizes work, uses help from others
    Performs ITMs according to set standards
    Evaluates test results based on ITMs
    Performs audits on equipment as needed
    Complies with all safety regulations
    Maintains a clean work area
    Works toward meeting goals and timelines set forth by group leader
    Maintain documentation as required 
    Maintain technical knowledge through training